Washington, DC: August/3/2023 German authorities arrested a Syrian suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria. The arrest was based on an investigation by the
Universal Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny: A Quantitative Analysis of 250+ Syrian Cases This report by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC), critically assesses the prosecution of crimes committed in Syria
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #48 Hearing Date: June 27 & 29, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
SJAC’s summer publication break starts today! We will be back in September with a new series of investigations and analysis on the Syrian conflict. Until we return, enjoy a
On June 12, 2023, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a press release confirming the institution of proceedings by Canada and the Netherlands (Applicants) against Syria over claims of
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #47 Hearing Date: June 13 & 14, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #46 Hearing Dates: June 6, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
On June 14, 2023, the coastal town of Pylos in Greece became a synonym for the second deadliest migrant shipwreck recorded in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship was carrying roughly
Higher Regional Court – Frankfurt, Germany Trial Monitoring Summary #45 Hearing Date: June 1, 2023 CAUTION: Some testimony includes descriptions of torture. Note that this summary is not a verbatim transcript
